USC2.4

Indicator:

USC2.4 a. Develop a common understanding and use of respectful language to talk about "respect" (e.g., tone of voice, manners, behaviours).

First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Integration Resources:

• Seven Teachings-The following website gives a basic description of each of the seven teachings http://www.thesharingcircle.com/index.html
• Native Reflections Catalogue-7 teachings workbook
• http://www.nativereflections.com/products.php?page=activitybooks#422
• Medicine Wheel-Spiritual
• Medicine Wheel Information http://www.thehealingjourney.ca/inside.asp?219
• Greater Saskatoon Catholic Teachers-contact Larry McCallum for a Medicine Wheel PowerPoint presentation and interactive Smartboard Medicine Wheel
• Invite elders to come to your classroom

Indicator:

USC2.4 b. Realize a range of culturally sensitive ways to show respect (e.g., handshake, eye contact) and begin to develop the abilities to act on this realization including:

• recognize and avoid exclusionary behaviours
• identify ways to show genuine kindness and gratitude.
• Respecting cultural differences by Susan Watson  (Series: Global citizenship)  ISBN 1-58340-400-7  GSCS ISBN 1-58340-400-7
• Get a cultural guest speaker for the Saskatoon Open Door Society 247 1st Ave N  Saskatoon, SK , S7K 1X2 (306) 653-4464

Indicator:

USC2.4 c. Determine how to show respect for own and other's material possessions (e.g., ask before borrowing, put away when done using).

First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Integration Resources:

• Tipi Teachings by the Muskoday First Nation Community School-order a copy by contacting the School at 306-953-1055-tipi teaching #3-humility

Indicator:

USC2.4 d. Illustrate what respect looks like, sounds like, and feels like (e.g., take turns, listen without interrupting, ask for and provide help, smile, use people's names, disagree politely, adapt tone of voice, avoid "name calling" and unkind criticism of others).

First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Integration Resources:

• The Meaning of Respect by Dave Bouchard ISBN 0-921827-37-7 (pbk) GSCS-multiple copies

Indicator:

USC2.4 e. Understand, practise, and share basic interpersonal skills (e.g., asking for a turn, offering assistance, saying please and thank you) when supported to do so.

First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Integration Resources:

• Tipi Teachings by the Muskoday First Nation Community School-order a copy by contacting the School at 306-953-1055-tipi teaching #9-thankfulness

Indicator:

USC2.4 f. Discuss the importance of respect within relationships (e.g., safety, recognition of gifts and talents).

First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Integration Resources:

• I like who I am by Tara White  ISBN 978-1-894778-63-3 GSCS multiple copies

Indicator:

USC2.4 g. Describe how people (e.g., characters in a story) demonstrate or do not demonstrate respect for each other, personal gifts, material possessions, and/or the environment.

First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Integration Resources:

• Claire and her Grandfather-free copies of the story can be ordered of the INAC website or you can print a copy for yourself  http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ach/lr/ks/rrds/rrds_cgf-eng.asp

Indicator:

USC2.4. h. Explore ways of reducing pollution (e.g., air, water) to maintain a healthy environment (e.g., reduce, reuse, repair, recycle).

First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Integration Resources:

• Mother Earth-respect for the environment-pledge the students can take http://www.klme.org/
• Activities and games around the concept of Mother Earth http://www.klme.org/playroom.html
• The Elders are Watching by David Bouchard ISBN 1-55192-641-5

Indicator:

USC2.4 i. Discuss basic individual responsibilities for showing respect (e.g., recognize mistakes, 'fix' the mistake).

First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Integration Resources:

• Tipi Teachings by the Muskoday First Nation Community School-order a copy by contacting the School at 306-953-1055-tipi teaching #1-obedience

Indicator:

USC2.4. j. Discuss and provide examples of treating others as one would like to be treated.

First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Integration Resources:

• Tipi Teachings by the Muskoday First Nation Community School-order a copy by contacting the School at 306-953-1055
• Native Reflections Cat: The Wish Wind  (Page 72)
• Teaching Treaties in the Classroom: A Treaty Resource Guide for Kindergarten to Grade 6 (2008) December 2008, Ministry of Education explore and develop empathy for all persons (Connection to page 28 of Treaty resource: students develop empathy for the situation First Nations people were in after the depletion of natural resources made it very difficult for the First Nations to survive as they had before the arrival of the newcomers)
• Lesson plan on role models http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content/aboriginal_res/
• Native Reflections : The Golden Rule Poster (Page 243) http://www.nativereflections.com/products.php?page=activitybooks#422